Argentina Trivia

Pack your bags and grab your passport. It's another country trivia episode. This time we're heading South with Argentina trivia. We're going one country at a time. Eventually, I'll get them all. If you're new, welcome to the show. Every week I've got 30 trivia questions in three rounds on a different topic. Want to see some rules or get a printable scorecard? Visit dorkygeekynerdy.com. I'm your tour guide who only knows the local words for beer and bathroom. Brian Rollins. And this is episode 341 of the Dorky, Geeky, Nerdy Trivia Podcast. Let's go the Dorky round #1 In which continent will you find Argentina? South America #2 What is the primary language of Argentina? Spanish #3 What is the capital city of Argentina? Buenos Aires #4 Argentina went to war with what superpower in 1982 over the Falklands? The United Kingdom #5 What is the most popular sport in Argentina? Soccer or football if you prefer number six. What mountain range runs the length of South America from Argentina up to Venezuela? The Andes. It's the longest continental mountain range in the world #7 Who was the 29th and 40th President of Argentina? Juan Peron. He was overthrown in a military coup in 1955, went into exile and became president again in 1973 #8 Born Jorge Bergoglio, who was the first Catholic Pope from the Americas. Pope Francis. He was born in Buenos Aires in 1936 #9 What country colonized Argentina starting in the 1500s? Spain #10 What American outdoor clothing company gets its name for the southernmost region of Argentina and Chile? Patagonia, the geeky round #1 What symbol is at the center of the Argentinean flag? A son, specifically the son of may #2. What British show caused a kerfuffle in Argentina with a license plate? Top Gear #3 What musical was inspired by the life of former First Lady Eva Peron Evita #4, who is the current president of Argentina? Javier Miley. He's quite something #5 what sensual partner dance originated in the Rio de La Plata region around the 1880s. The Tango number six Argentina first hosted what world sporting event in 1978. The FIFA World Cup, they also won it that year #7 Other than the sun symbol, what two colors are found on the Argentinian flag? White and blue #8 though known for his work with the Cuban Revolution. What counterculture symbol was born in Rosario, Argentina in 1928? Che Guevara #9 Rat lines was the nickname for getting what group out of Europe and safely into Argentina and other South American countries? The Nazis As things began to fall apart, a network Caprice and politicians funneled Nazis through Europe and across the Atlantic #10 What empire ruled northern Argentina until 1525? The Incan Empire, the nerdy round #1 Though Spanish is the main language the country gets its name from, what language? Italian. It was first discovered by Italian explorers #2 What oceans does Argentina border? Only the Atlantic Ocean #3 What country borders Argentina to the South? Chile. It also shares a huge western border with it #4 the Falkland Islands currently belong to what nation? The United Kingdom A 2013 referendum showed that 99.8% of the population wish to remain in the Commonwealth #5 In what year did Argentina declare its independence from Spain? It did so in 1816 #2 How many times has Argentina won the World Cup? 3 * 1978 Nineteen 86 and most recently 2022 #7 located in Argentina. What is the highest point in both the western and southern hemispheres? Mount Akankagwa at almost 7000 meters. For comparison, that's 800 meters taller than denali #8. Born in Buenos Aires in 1971, Maxima Zora Guata is now queen of what European nation? The Netherlands #9 Buenos Aires is by far the largest city in Argentina. What's the second? Cordoba? It's about 1/8 the population of the capital #10 what national sport of Argentina combines elements of polo and basketball? Pato, don't cry for me, Argentina. The truth is I never left you. Well, I've also never been there, so there's that. How did you fare? Let me know on Facebook or Blue Sky. If you've been to Argentina or are from there, let me know as well. It's always fun to hear from the locals. Next week it's back to video game trivia. Here's a hint what decade brought us Splatoon, Clash of Clans, and The Last of Us. A lot of super popular franchises got their start in this decade. See you back here on Wednesday, this was the Dorky Geeky Nerdy Trivia podcast. If you'd like to help support the show and get extra stuff, consider becoming a patron at patreon.com/dorky Geeky Nerdy. This podcast is written, produced and hosted by Brian Rollins. If you love audiobooks or are looking to have your book turned into an audio book, contact me at the Voices inmyhead.com. The theme music is Punch Funk by the band Punch Funk. Listen to all their music on Spotify. This podcast is copyright 2025 by Brian Rollins. 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